FAQs
Q: How do I reserve a cabin?
A: You can reserve your cabin online using our secure reservation system. Simply choose your cabin and your preferred dates. You will see “Instant Quote” on the right side of the screen. Click on 'Quote It or Book It' to see the total cost. Click “Quote It or Book It” again. Enter the requested information as it applies to you. You will see the total amount due. If you want to reserve, follow the screen down and read/accept the terms and conditions and proceed to “Continue to Payment”. Follow all the prompts and you will successfully reserve your cabin.
Q: What credit cards do you accept?
A: We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover. We do not accept American Express. We also accept any debit card that is affiliated with Visa and MasterCard.
Q: What are your office hours?
A: Our office is open Monday - Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Saturdays 10:00 am -2:00 pm, Closed Sunday. You can reach us by phone at 706-276-2116 or via email and there is an After-Hours number in your paperwork should you need us when the office is closed.
Q: What are your check-in and check-out times?
A: Check in is any time after 4:00 pm EST. Early check-ins MUST be approved by our office and while we will grant an early check-in, IF possible, it is not a guarantee. Check out is any time prior to 10:00 am EST. Please note that in observance of: New Year's Day, Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day, there will be NO reservations scheduled for arrival on these days.
Q: Where are the cabins located?
A: Our cabins are in the Ellijay area with the majority being in the Coosawattee River Resort. Addresses for the properties will not be given out until we have received your guest list and copy of your driver's license, usually 7 days prior to your arrival.
Q: How do I get to my cabin and where do I check in?
A: Directions and cabin entry information is emailed to you one week prior to arrival. We observe a “No Contact” check-in policy. This information will be included in your Driving Directions and emailed to you 7 days prior to your arrival.
Q: Do you have handicapped accessible cabins?
A: No, none of our cabins are specifically handicapped accessible. All our cabins have standard doorways and counter heights. All our cabins have steps leading up to the front porch/landing to enter the cabin.
Q: I tried to make a reservation, but it was declined, and I know that I have the funds available. What is wrong?
A: There are a couple of reasons that can occur. First, if you did not put in the information correctly, that will make it decline. Wait a few minutes then try again and be extra careful when entering the numbers. Second, if it is a debit card, many banks will have a limit on a single transaction amount. If you exceed that amount, your bank will decline the transaction, even if the funds are available. Contact your banking facility and ask them about this. If they declined it for that reason, explain the situation and have them raise your transaction amount limit and try again. If neither of these reasons apply, make sure that the card is not expired. If this is also not the case, contact us at 706-276-2116 and we will try to help you find out the problem.
Q: Will my GPS work to find my cabin?
A: No, GPS is very questionable in our area. PLEASE ONLY USE THE DIRECTIONS WE EMAILED YOU. Print them or save them as a screen shot on your cell phone. Be sure to bring them with you as well as forwarding them to anyone else who must navigate to the cabin. Should we have to assist you by coming to escort you to your cabin there is an additional $50.00 fee during normal business hours and a $75.00 fee for after hours and weekends.
Q: How accurate are the cabin photos?
A: Our photos of the cabins are exactly representative of the properties. If anything changes on our properties, the photos are updated. In this case, what you see IS what you get!
Q: Do I need a 4-wheel drive to get to my cabin?
A: No, you do not! While we are 'in' the mountains the cabins are not on top of a mountain. The roads are paved, graveled and/or dirt. Certain weather conditions may affect reaching your rental, so call or email us with your concerns or questions.
Q: Will I have cell phone service?
A: While cell service is certainly in our area, no guarantees can be made that your carrier will be in this area and/or that your cell will pick up a strong enough signal. The carrier that works best in our area is Verizon. The cabins have land line phones that you can use to call 800 numbers, local calls, and emergency calls only. Please be sure to bring a calling card with you if you do not have cell service and you need to make a long-distance call from the cabin.
Q: Do you supply firewood, and if not, where can we get it?
A: We do not supply firewood. Firewood is available at any gas station, grocery store, Walmart, or Lowe’s. Please contact the office if you would like a large amount of firewood and we will provide the information of companies that can deliver to the cabin.
Q: What is the minimum age to rent a cabin?
A: The minimum required age is 25 years old. This is for the protection of you and the owners of the cabins that we manage. If you have any questions about this, please call/email us.
Q: Do I need Travel Insurance?
A: Mountain Resort Cabin Rentals Highly Recommends that all guests purchase Travel Insurance because you never know what will or can happen. Without this protection, which is 6.95% of your total reservation fee, you are subject to lose a minimum of $100 up to the total amount of your rental. We currently offer Generali Global Assistance and suggest you visit them at their website: See Plan Details, Important Disclosures https://cdn.liverez.com/1/documents/csa/G-330CSA.PDF for more information. You may also purchase Travel Insurance through any insurance company of your choice. Visit our terms and conditions.
Q: What kind of wildlife will I encounter?
A: You are coming to the mountains, so you will encounter some type of wildlife such as deer, raccoons, opossums, squirrels, snakes, scorpions, insects, and possibly a bear or two. Please be aware of their presence and help us to keep them from becoming frequent visitors to your cabin by bringing in and properly disposing of your garbage. Insect repellent is recommended during the summer months for biting flies/insects. Our properties are professionally treated for pests, but we cannot guarantee that you will not find some type of insect or bug in the cabin on occasion. Most of these are seasonal and we can only try to prevent their presence, not eliminate it.
Q: Does my cabin have internet service/hot tub/pool table/game room?
A: Our properties are privately owned, and each cabin has different amenities. Some do have internet Wi-Fi, hot tubs, game rooms, and some do not. If you go to the cabin page on this website for your cabin, the amenity tab will list what the cabin is equipped with regarding internet, hot tubs, game room, etc.
Q: Do I need to bring my own sheets and towels?
A: No. The cabin is equipped for you to come and step right in. It is equipped with all linens, blankets, pillows, towels, etc. The only exception is beach towels you will want to take to the pool with you (if you are in the Coosawattee Resort). We ask that you DO NOT take any towels from the cabin to the pool. Please bring your own beach or other towels for that. The only other thing you will need are your personal items that you would normally travel with!
Q: Some of my guests cannot come now, can I get a refund?
A: Our rates are based on a certain occupancy not to exceed maximum occupancy. Please refer to the confirmation which details our guest list/cancellation and change policy.
Q: What do I do if we have problems at the cabin?
A: We ask that you email our office upon arrival to report anything you see that is not right, i.e., broken, nonfunctional, etc. Likewise, we ask you to contact us as soon as possible if something is broken or damaged while you are occupying the cabin. We will do our best to resolve any issue that comes up, but keep in mind some things may have to wait until there is an available repair person or technician to fix the problem, i.e., holidays, middle of the night problems, etc. If the situation requires IMMEDIATE care, call us at our After-hours number and we will get it taken care of as swiftly as possible. If it involves any type of medical situation, please call 911 immediately!
Q: What does this $300.00 'not included in total' on my reservation mean?
A: This is the Security Deposit that is billed to the card on file prior to your arrival. This amount is not included in your reservation total when you make the reservation. The Security Deposit is added seven (7) days prior to your arrival date. The Security Deposit is on hold in case something is damaged or broken, missing or otherwise in need of repair or replacement upon your departure. Once the cabin is inspected by housekeeping and determined that all is well, your deposit will be refunded to your card. Please allow up to 10-14 business days to receive your refund.
Q: What attractions do you have in the area where we will be staying?
A: There are many things to do in this area. If you look on the 'Local Area Guide' tab of the website, you will find some different activities and how to contact them. Please also visit the local Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce.
Q: Are your cabins decorated during the Christmas holidays?
A: We do not decorate our cabins during the holidays. There are some of the owners that will come and decorate their own personal cabins, but the company does not do this. You are welcome to put up decorations during your stay with the understanding that they are to be taken down prior to your departure. If you put up a live tree, you must pre-arrange for us to dispose of it for an additional $25.00 disposal fee, otherwise you will need to take care of it.
Q: If I want to dispose of my own trash, where do I take it?
A: We have a trash service that will come to collect the trash on Mondays and Thursdays. If you want to dispose of your own trash, please visit the website Gilmer County Convenience Centers for more information. Please refer to our terms and conditions regarding trash disposal.
Coosawattee Convenience Center
Accepts all household garbage & recyclables.
Not accepted: Bulk items and construction or demolition waste.
1738 Highway 382 West
Ellijay, Georgia 30540
phone: 706-276-1876
hours: Monday-Saturday 8am-5:30pm
Cartecay Convenience Center
Accepts all household garbage & recyclables.
Not accepted: Bulk items and construction or demolition waste.
4154 Highway 52 East
Ellijay, Georgia 30536
phone: 706-276-7796
hours: Monday-Saturday 8am-5:30pm
Q: If my cabin does not have a firepit, can I make one myself?
A: Absolutely NOT. If there is not a designated firepit at your cabin, and you do make one, this is considered as 'damage' and you will be billed accordingly. It is quite easy for a fire to get out of control if it is not in a properly designed ''pit'' or other contained area.
Q: Can I combine discounts?
A: No. You are only allowed to take one discount per reservation.
A: You can reserve your cabin online using our secure reservation system. Simply choose your cabin and your preferred dates. You will see “Instant Quote” on the right side of the screen. Click on 'Quote It or Book It' to see the total cost. Click “Quote It or Book It” again. Enter the requested information as it applies to you. You will see the total amount due. If you want to reserve, follow the screen down and read/accept the terms and conditions and proceed to “Continue to Payment”. Follow all the prompts and you will successfully reserve your cabin.
Q: What credit cards do you accept?
A: We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover. We do not accept American Express. We also accept any debit card that is affiliated with Visa and MasterCard.
Q: What are your office hours?
A: Our office is open Monday - Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Saturdays 10:00 am -2:00 pm, Closed Sunday. You can reach us by phone at 706-276-2116 or via email and there is an After-Hours number in your paperwork should you need us when the office is closed.
Q: What are your check-in and check-out times?
A: Check in is any time after 4:00 pm EST. Early check-ins MUST be approved by our office and while we will grant an early check-in, IF possible, it is not a guarantee. Check out is any time prior to 10:00 am EST. Please note that in observance of: New Year's Day, Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day, there will be NO reservations scheduled for arrival on these days.
Q: Where are the cabins located?
A: Our cabins are in the Ellijay area with the majority being in the Coosawattee River Resort. Addresses for the properties will not be given out until we have received your guest list and copy of your driver's license, usually 7 days prior to your arrival.
Q: How do I get to my cabin and where do I check in?
A: Directions and cabin entry information is emailed to you one week prior to arrival. We observe a “No Contact” check-in policy. This information will be included in your Driving Directions and emailed to you 7 days prior to your arrival.
Q: Do you have handicapped accessible cabins?
A: No, none of our cabins are specifically handicapped accessible. All our cabins have standard doorways and counter heights. All our cabins have steps leading up to the front porch/landing to enter the cabin.
Q: I tried to make a reservation, but it was declined, and I know that I have the funds available. What is wrong?
A: There are a couple of reasons that can occur. First, if you did not put in the information correctly, that will make it decline. Wait a few minutes then try again and be extra careful when entering the numbers. Second, if it is a debit card, many banks will have a limit on a single transaction amount. If you exceed that amount, your bank will decline the transaction, even if the funds are available. Contact your banking facility and ask them about this. If they declined it for that reason, explain the situation and have them raise your transaction amount limit and try again. If neither of these reasons apply, make sure that the card is not expired. If this is also not the case, contact us at 706-276-2116 and we will try to help you find out the problem.
Q: Will my GPS work to find my cabin?
A: No, GPS is very questionable in our area. PLEASE ONLY USE THE DIRECTIONS WE EMAILED YOU. Print them or save them as a screen shot on your cell phone. Be sure to bring them with you as well as forwarding them to anyone else who must navigate to the cabin. Should we have to assist you by coming to escort you to your cabin there is an additional $50.00 fee during normal business hours and a $75.00 fee for after hours and weekends.
Q: How accurate are the cabin photos?
A: Our photos of the cabins are exactly representative of the properties. If anything changes on our properties, the photos are updated. In this case, what you see IS what you get!
Q: Do I need a 4-wheel drive to get to my cabin?
A: No, you do not! While we are 'in' the mountains the cabins are not on top of a mountain. The roads are paved, graveled and/or dirt. Certain weather conditions may affect reaching your rental, so call or email us with your concerns or questions.
Q: Will I have cell phone service?
A: While cell service is certainly in our area, no guarantees can be made that your carrier will be in this area and/or that your cell will pick up a strong enough signal. The carrier that works best in our area is Verizon. The cabins have land line phones that you can use to call 800 numbers, local calls, and emergency calls only. Please be sure to bring a calling card with you if you do not have cell service and you need to make a long-distance call from the cabin.
Q: Do you supply firewood, and if not, where can we get it?
A: We do not supply firewood. Firewood is available at any gas station, grocery store, Walmart, or Lowe’s. Please contact the office if you would like a large amount of firewood and we will provide the information of companies that can deliver to the cabin.
Q: What is the minimum age to rent a cabin?
A: The minimum required age is 25 years old. This is for the protection of you and the owners of the cabins that we manage. If you have any questions about this, please call/email us.
Q: Do I need Travel Insurance?
A: Mountain Resort Cabin Rentals Highly Recommends that all guests purchase Travel Insurance because you never know what will or can happen. Without this protection, which is 6.95% of your total reservation fee, you are subject to lose a minimum of $100 up to the total amount of your rental. We currently offer Generali Global Assistance and suggest you visit them at their website: See Plan Details, Important Disclosures https://cdn.liverez.com/1/documents/csa/G-330CSA.PDF for more information. You may also purchase Travel Insurance through any insurance company of your choice. Visit our terms and conditions.
Q: What kind of wildlife will I encounter?
A: You are coming to the mountains, so you will encounter some type of wildlife such as deer, raccoons, opossums, squirrels, snakes, scorpions, insects, and possibly a bear or two. Please be aware of their presence and help us to keep them from becoming frequent visitors to your cabin by bringing in and properly disposing of your garbage. Insect repellent is recommended during the summer months for biting flies/insects. Our properties are professionally treated for pests, but we cannot guarantee that you will not find some type of insect or bug in the cabin on occasion. Most of these are seasonal and we can only try to prevent their presence, not eliminate it.
Q: Does my cabin have internet service/hot tub/pool table/game room?
A: Our properties are privately owned, and each cabin has different amenities. Some do have internet Wi-Fi, hot tubs, game rooms, and some do not. If you go to the cabin page on this website for your cabin, the amenity tab will list what the cabin is equipped with regarding internet, hot tubs, game room, etc.
Q: Do I need to bring my own sheets and towels?
A: No. The cabin is equipped for you to come and step right in. It is equipped with all linens, blankets, pillows, towels, etc. The only exception is beach towels you will want to take to the pool with you (if you are in the Coosawattee Resort). We ask that you DO NOT take any towels from the cabin to the pool. Please bring your own beach or other towels for that. The only other thing you will need are your personal items that you would normally travel with!
Q: Some of my guests cannot come now, can I get a refund?
A: Our rates are based on a certain occupancy not to exceed maximum occupancy. Please refer to the confirmation which details our guest list/cancellation and change policy.
Q: What do I do if we have problems at the cabin?
A: We ask that you email our office upon arrival to report anything you see that is not right, i.e., broken, nonfunctional, etc. Likewise, we ask you to contact us as soon as possible if something is broken or damaged while you are occupying the cabin. We will do our best to resolve any issue that comes up, but keep in mind some things may have to wait until there is an available repair person or technician to fix the problem, i.e., holidays, middle of the night problems, etc. If the situation requires IMMEDIATE care, call us at our After-hours number and we will get it taken care of as swiftly as possible. If it involves any type of medical situation, please call 911 immediately!
Q: What does this $300.00 'not included in total' on my reservation mean?
A: This is the Security Deposit that is billed to the card on file prior to your arrival. This amount is not included in your reservation total when you make the reservation. The Security Deposit is added seven (7) days prior to your arrival date. The Security Deposit is on hold in case something is damaged or broken, missing or otherwise in need of repair or replacement upon your departure. Once the cabin is inspected by housekeeping and determined that all is well, your deposit will be refunded to your card. Please allow up to 10-14 business days to receive your refund.
Q: What attractions do you have in the area where we will be staying?
A: There are many things to do in this area. If you look on the 'Local Area Guide' tab of the website, you will find some different activities and how to contact them. Please also visit the local Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce.
Q: Are your cabins decorated during the Christmas holidays?
A: We do not decorate our cabins during the holidays. There are some of the owners that will come and decorate their own personal cabins, but the company does not do this. You are welcome to put up decorations during your stay with the understanding that they are to be taken down prior to your departure. If you put up a live tree, you must pre-arrange for us to dispose of it for an additional $25.00 disposal fee, otherwise you will need to take care of it.
Q: If I want to dispose of my own trash, where do I take it?
A: We have a trash service that will come to collect the trash on Mondays and Thursdays. If you want to dispose of your own trash, please visit the website Gilmer County Convenience Centers for more information. Please refer to our terms and conditions regarding trash disposal.
Coosawattee Convenience Center
Accepts all household garbage & recyclables.
Not accepted: Bulk items and construction or demolition waste.
1738 Highway 382 West
Ellijay, Georgia 30540
phone: 706-276-1876
hours: Monday-Saturday 8am-5:30pm
Cartecay Convenience Center
Accepts all household garbage & recyclables.
Not accepted: Bulk items and construction or demolition waste.
4154 Highway 52 East
Ellijay, Georgia 30536
phone: 706-276-7796
hours: Monday-Saturday 8am-5:30pm
Q: If my cabin does not have a firepit, can I make one myself?
A: Absolutely NOT. If there is not a designated firepit at your cabin, and you do make one, this is considered as 'damage' and you will be billed accordingly. It is quite easy for a fire to get out of control if it is not in a properly designed ''pit'' or other contained area.
Q: Can I combine discounts?
A: No. You are only allowed to take one discount per reservation.
